Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister of India

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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician serving as the Defence Minister of India. He is the former President of Bharatiya Janata Party. He has previously served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and as a Cabinet Minister in the Vajpayee Government. He was the Home Minister in the First Modi Ministry. He has also served as the President of the BJP twice i.e. 2005 to 2009 and 2013 to 2014. He is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a RSS Swayamsevak. He is an advocate of the party's Hindutva ideology. He has also served the party in the Uttar Pradesh state from where he stated his political career as a youth leader. He was also the minister of Road Transport and Highways and Agriculture under Prime ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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Delhi Covid crisis: Sisodia seeks Army’s help; speaks on oxygen shortage Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeking the assistance of the Army in tackling the Covid situation in the capital. Delhi has been witnessing a.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:33Published 1 week ago

Mamata visits Kalighat temple after TMC sweeps Bengal, PM Modi congratulates West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited the Kalighat temple on Sunday. The TMC supremo offered prayers at the temple after victory in assembly polls. Mamata was accompanied by her nephew & TMC leader.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:34Published 1 week ago

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee dies; President, PM Modi condole demise Former Attorney General & Constitutional law expert Soli Sorabjee died on Friday. The 91-year-old veteran lawyer passed away after getting infected with Covid-19. Sorabjee had served as the Attorney.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:24Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: IAF aircraft with 4 cryogenic oxygen tanks to reach India from Singapore An IAF aircraft will reach Panagarh airbase by Saturday evening carrying four oxygen tanks. The C-17 plane, which will carry cryogenic oxygen, got airborne at 2am from Hindan airbase. The plane reached.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: Indian Air Force transports oxygen tanks to hospitals across India As reports of oxygen shortage continue to pour in from hospitals across the, the government has now pressed the Indian Air Force into service. The AIF has been transporting medical personnel, critical.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:45Published 3 weeks ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attends IAF Commanders' Conference Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the inaugural session of Indian Air Force commanders' conference at Air Headquarters in Delhi on April 15. It is the first bi-annual Indian Air Force (IAF).. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:02Published on April 15, 2021

'Didi, can you spare anyone?': Rajnath Singh to Mamata for protesting against EC While addressing a public conference in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on April 13, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a jibe at state CM Mamata Banerjee for protesting against EC's decision.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published on April 13, 2021

Kazakhstan Defence Minister accorded Guard of Honour at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi Defence Minister of Kazakhstan, Lieutenant General Nurlan Yermekbayev was accorded with the Guard of Honour at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on April 09. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was also present... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:34Published on April 9, 2021

Tedhipulia four-lane flyover costs Rs 88 crore, informs Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on April 02 inaugurated the 2.2 km Tedhipulia flyover in Lucknow. Talking about the details of the flyover, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed that the four-lane.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:56Published on April 2, 2021

‘Like DMK & Congress, BJP doesn’t do politics of caste, religion’: Rajnath Sigh Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slammed Congress and DMK in Tamil Nadu ahead of Assembly polls in the state. Singh said that BJP does not do politics of caste, creed, and religion like Congress.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:19Published on March 31, 2021

'BJP does politics of humanity not of cast and religion: Rajnath Singh in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a rally in Thally and said BJP does only politics of humanity and justice not of caste, creed, and religion... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:01Published on March 31, 2021

NIA takes Sachin Vaze to Mithi River, recovers DVR, No. plates \| Oneindia News NIA takes Sachin Vaze to Mithi River; CPUs, Hard Disks, Vehicle number plates recovered. States impose curbs to control the spread ahead of the upcoming festivals. Indian Air Force to help control.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:54Published on March 28, 2021

LDF, UDF kicking people of Kerala like a football: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lashed out at United Democratic Front (UDF) Left Democratic Front (LDF) by saying that both the parties are kicking people of Kerala like football. He said that LDF and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published on March 28, 2021

Save Kerala from UDF, LDF: Rajnath urges voters Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to the people of Kerala to save the state from United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF). "The past of Kerala was very glorious and we.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:23Published on March 28, 2021

Joe Biden hailed PM Modi's leadership during Quad summit: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 28 said US President Joe Biden hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in strengthening India during the first Quad summit which was virtually attended.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:03Published on March 28, 2021

‘Judicial inquiry against Central agencies unfortunate’: Rajnath Singh in Kerala Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Kerala government is challenging the federal structure of the Constitution by issuing an order to conduct a judicial inquiry against the central agencies.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:50Published on March 28, 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds road show in Thiruvananthapuram Ahead of assembly elections in Kerala, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a road show in Thiruvananthapuram on March 28. The Kerala polls are scheduled to be held in single phase on April 06. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:09Published on March 28, 2021

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Centre, states doing everything possible to tackle Covid-19 crisis: Rajnath Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Centre and the state governments are doing everything possible to tackle the Covid-19 crisis, while asserting that only those who perform commit.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
Defence organisations engaged in mitigating people's sufferings amid Covid surge: Rajnath IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
Rajnath Singh lauds Mamata Banerjee for 'victory' in assembly polls Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday congratulated Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, as trends suggested her party would register a thumping victory in the West Bengal assembly polls... IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Rajnath asks military officials to monitor progress of initiatives taken to help fight pandemic Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asked top military and Defence Ministry officials to closely monitor the progress of various initiatives they have embarked upon to support the civilian.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
DRDO to set up 500 medical oxygen plants within 3 months: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Covid-19: Rajnath reviews defence ministry's efforts to deal with pandemic The three services as well as other wings of the ministry of defence (MoD) ministry have been extending support to various state governments and union territories in dealing with the massive surge in.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh asks armed forces to extend help to state govts in dealing with Covid IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to extend help to civil administrations Sources in the security establishment said following Singh's communication to Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, it was decided that the Army would consider offering treatment to civilians in its.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid: Defence minister ask Army Chief, Defence Secy, DRDO chief to offer expertise, facilities to civilians Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to the Army Chief MM Naravane, Defence Secretary and chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and asked them to offer available.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19: Rajnath Singh directs DRDO to provide 150 jumbo oxygen cylinders to UP govt An additional 1,000 cylinders would be provided by the DRDO later. The oxygen would be supplied to hospitals in Lucknow for Covid-19 patients. The Covid-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh has deteriorated.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

Plan to counter future threats: Rajnath Singh to IAF IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2021
Didi's conduct unbecoming of a CM, says Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021
Judicial probe against Central agencies 'unfortunate', says Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on March 28, 2021	Rajnath Singh-Lloyd Austin meet: China's action at LAC, Pakistan discussed Both sides spoke on "free and open Indo-Pacific", a term increasingly in usage amid the Chinese aggressive actions in the region. DNA - Published on March 20, 2021
US Def Secretary scheduled to begin India visit Friday; focus on expansion of strategic ties Ways to further strengthen India-US strategic ties, boosting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness and the Afghan peace process are expected to be the key focus.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2021	US Defence Secretary on three day India visit from today - full schedule here During his India visit, US Defence Secretary will meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. DNA - Published on March 19, 2021
BKU chief Naresh Tikait for Rajnath, Satya Pal Malik, KC Tyagi as mediators between farmers and Centre: Key developments IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2021	Rajnath slams Mamata over law & order, says BJP will play 'khela' of peace and development Slamming the Mamata Banerjee government over alleged slide in the law and order situation, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday the "khela" (game) that will be played in West Bengal after the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2021
BJP committed to promise of Uniform Civil Code: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2021	Connectivity achieved on 59 roads along border with China: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2021
BJP meet: Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Centre while addressing a meeting of BJP office-bearers, during which he also invoked the border clashes.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2021	Congress allied with AIUDF only to grab power: Rajnath Singh Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi had never allied with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), but now the Congress joined hands with the Badruddin Ajmal-led party only to grab power in.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 14, 2021
Terrorism, insurgency on decline in Assam, state on path of progress: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on March 14, 2021	PM Modi chairs BJP CEC meet to finalise candidates for upcoming Assembly election PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda were among others who attended the high-level meet. DNA - Published on March 13, 2021
Rajnath Singh to begin poll campaign in Assam from Sunday The defence minister will address a rally at Sadharu tea estate and another at Dafflaghur tea estate under the Biswanath constituency from where BJP candidate Pramod Borthakur is seeking re-election,.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2021	US defence secretary Lloyd Austin and Rajnath Singh to discuss ways to operationalise major defence partnership: Pentagon The two countries have also inked key defence and security pacts over the past few years, including the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016 that allows their militaries use each.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2021
Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO on development of Air Independent Propulsion System IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2021	DRDO successfully proves land-based prototype of AIP system, Rajnath congratulates IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2021
Our forces more resolute in response now, says Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2021	Defence minister Rajnath Singh takes first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at RR Hospital Union defence minister Rajnath Singh has taken the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at RR Hospital in the national capital on Tuesday. IndiaTimes - Published on March 2, 2021
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh condole demise of BJP MP Nand Singh Chauhan IndiaTimes - Published on March 2, 2021	20 years after he adopted him, Rajnath Singh blesses ‘son’ on his wedding IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2021
Rajnath Singh graces wedding ceremony of Dr Brijendra whom he adopted in 2002 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who was there at the event, took part in several wedding rituals and blessed both Brijendra and his wife. DNA - Published on February 27, 2021	Nischay khela hobe, of development and peace: Rajnath reacts to Mamata's 'Khela hobe' challenge IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2021
'Majboot PM' ensures that if he promises 100 paise to people, it reaches them: Rajnath Singh "I don't know if Didi allowed the opening of Jan Dhan accounts in West Bengal but when the scheme was brought, our former PM Rajiv Gandhi said out of 100 paise sent, people got 14 paise. Modi Ji said.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2021	Rajnath Singh salutes IAF on 2nd anniversary of Balakot air strikes IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2021
West Bengal elections 2021: Rajnath Singh to visit West Bengal today to hold road show BJP leader Arjun Singh alleged that the BJP's 'Poriborton Yatra' was cancelled after the city police denied permissions at the behest of CM Banerjee. DNA - Published on February 26, 2021	Rajnath Singh could resolve impasse if allowed to talk to farmers: Naresh Tikait Bharatiya Kisan Union president Naresh Tikait on Wednesday called defence minister Rajnath Singh a “caged parrot” and said the farmers' issues could be resolved if he is given the freedom to talk.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2021
Big win despite incumbency of 2 decades is ‘special’, says Modi PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed BJP’s “phenomenal” victory in the Gujarat civic polls as “special” as the party had won overwhelmingly despite being in office for more than two decades in.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2021	Will invest ₹70,000 crore of defence budget in desi buys: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on February 23, 2021
Govt to complete defence acquisitions within 2 years, promote private participation: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2021	Sino-India disengagement process in eastern Ladakh complete, says Rajnath Singh The disengagement process by India and China in eastern Ladakh is 'complete' after nine rounds of diplomatic and military level talks between the two neighbours, defence minister Rajnath Singh said.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 21, 2021
Rahul Gandhi's comment over China disengagement gave voice to nation, says Salman Khurshid "Rahul Gandhi's comment over China disengagement at LAC has given voice to the nation. Those who're saying that our land hasn't been taken away and LAC has been maintained, we respect it. But if.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2021	Indian troops on hill tops, we have edge in Ladakh: Rajnath An agreement has been reached with China on disengagement on the north and south banks of Pangong Tso in east Ladakh, with identification of strategically important points and positioning of Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021
Farmers being misled; government open to amend farm laws if needed: Rajnath Singh "An atmosphere of confusion was created and it was said that the wholesale market will no longer exist, the MSP system will come to an end and the land of the farmers would be mortgaged," he said,.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021	India and China to pull back troops in a phased, coordinated manner: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021
India-China row: Full statement of Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021	Not an inch of land will be given to China, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as Chinese troops retreat from LAC The Defence Minister lauded the valor of Indian forces and asserted that New Delhi remains committed to maintain peace and stability at the LAC DNA - Published on February 11, 2021
India committed to maintaining peace at LAC: Defence minister Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021	Defence minister to make statement on 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh' in Rajya Sabha today Amid the ongoing standoff with China at the Ladakh border area, defence minister Rajnath Singh is set to make a statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday regarding the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021

Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister of India

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BKU chief Naresh Tikait for Rajnath, Satya Pal Malik, KC Tyagi as mediators between farmers and Centre: Key developments

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